Why grow your own vegetables? For starters, nothing’s as delicious as a vine-ripened cherry tomato popped into your mouth or stirred into a tomato and fresh basil frittata, or a beautiful summer squash that’s perfect for grilling, baking, or sautéing. Plus, there’s something so satisfying about growing your own veggies and it’s not difficult with a little planning.
Some of the easiest veggies to grow include lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beans, garlic, cucumbers, and peppers. Tomatoes are a little more challenging, but they’re prolific if you give them the right conditions. Best of all, many summer vegetables can be grown in small spaces or vertically up a trellis so you can have a bountiful yield even in a compact garden. That means you still can start a vegetable garden if you only have a small deck, patio, or balcony.
Ahead, here are the top 10 things to know before starting a vegetable garden:
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